Product Management Associate Director

Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company with bragging rights to the only network that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world. For over 20 years, Iridium's unique network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things.

At Iridium, we understand the importance of staying connected and the limitations of traditional communications networks. People across the globe, including first responders, humanitarians, global militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote operations all rely on Iridium to stay connected. We take our responsibility for providing these essential communications very seriously and pride ourselves on offering a reliable lifeline when needed. Likewise, Iridium is committed to providing an exciting and innovative workplace, where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on new, bold ideas and solutions. Our talented teams are passionate about their work and the impact our company makes around the world. Iridium fosters an empowering and inclusive culture that allows employees to genuinely be their best selves. We are looking for others who want to join this truly unique company that celebrates our employees and provides the opportunity to truly make a difference in the world.

What We're Looking For:

Iridium seeks an experienced Associate Director of Product Management to join our Product Management team. As the Associate Director of NB-IoT Product Management, you won't just manage products; you'll be the driving force behind the evolution of Iridium inside industrial and consumer IoT applications. In this role, you'll be responsible for driving the development of Iridium's cutting edge NB-IoT technology with chipset and semi conductor companies, wireless carriers and manufacturing partners to create high profile, exciting new IoT solutions. Your primary focus will be the product management of Iridium's NB-IOT service, products, and capabilities. You'll be successful in this role if you have the relevant technical knowledge, can think on both tactical and strategic levels, can communicate and persuade at all levels of the organization, and are adept in a matrix-management, virtual/in-person, ever-changing environment. Step into a role that challenges you, empowers you and sets the stage for your leadership to shine. At Iridium, we're not just shaping the future; we're shaping it together.

What You'll Do:

Participate in NTN/NB-IoT/Direct to Device Strategy - Focus on building the foundations established in Iridium services to create a world-class implementation of Iridium's NTN/NB-IoT solution. Work with the Commercial teams to define the short-and long-term initiatives that make Iridium a leader in NB-IoT for the industry stakeholders. Develop a framework for evolving capabilities through internal (systems, network, billing) and external partnerships (chipset, consumer, enterprise and government). Own the roadmap for the commercial team at Iridium.
• New Initiative Product/Service Leader - Serve as primary point person for new products, services, feature enhancement requests and defects. Develop solutions, major product and service offerings through the full product life cycle: analyze the opportunities, establish the business case and model, define the requirements, partner on the development, identify and evangelize the go-to-market strategy and maintain the product through and beyond launch. Proactively work across all relative functions to ensure products and services fit into relative company functionality (software systems, billing systems, etc.), processes, and procedures.
• Technical Execution - Collaborate with engineering teams to oversee and prioritize the backlog, implement new features, resolve product issues, ensure technical decisions align with market demands, and guarantee a successful product launch on schedule.
• Product and Service Manager - Support products and services as partners and customers adopt them. Facilitate the enhancement of capabilities and partner in maintenance activities, including regulatory changes, issues in operation, etc.
• Customer/Partner Solution Driver - Facilitate the broader ecosystem of direct-to-device opportunities with chipset partners, MNO's, manufacturing partners and other value-added partners.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• BS/BA/MBA in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or Economics
• 12+ years of experience in an engineering or product management role
• Experience in IoT, messaging services and/or 5G networking is a significant benefit
• Exposure to 3GPP standards in cellular and/or satellite telecommunication is an added benefit
• Experience working with external partnerships to deliver products to a commercial market
• Proven ability to work with business leaders, engineers, legal and regulatory
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present information, drive discussion, and respond to difficult scenarios with limited preparation across all employee groups
• Capable of being a strong motivator and source of direction for your team and exemplifying commitment to your team's goals
• Have a people-oriented mentality and actively promote cross-functional team building
• Able to confidently drive discussions, raise support for key ideas, and tailor your communication style to a wide range of audiences
• Possess the creativity, resourcefulness, and decisiveness needed to manage risks and respond to critical situations
• Have a strong sense of urgency in driving projects to completion and be motivated to achieve outcomes and results
• Excellent prioritization skills and the ability to effectively coordinate the activities of multiple groups

Things That Would be Great if You Brought to the Table:

• Fluency in non-English language

We'll also need you to:

• Be able to travel up to 15%
• To comply with U.S. Government export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), applicants for this position must be U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Work Environment:

This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary with the majority of the position working with a computer. The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.

Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.